Our Christmas Miracle – final episode

Our Christmas Miracle – Episode 3
 
© Arinze S. Chiji
 
SCENE 12
 
CHRISTMAS EVE
 
MARYLAND MALL
 
THE PARKING LOT
 
(Kunle is in his car swiping his phone. A knock on the window startles him)
 
Kunle
 
Bisola!
 
(He winds down)
 
Bisola
 
Some men are following us.
 
Kunle
 
Stop being paranoid. Where are the boys?
 
Bisola
 
They are coming.
 
(Two boys approach the car with grocery bags)
 
Boy 1
 
We didn’t get anything. Mum just stopped us from shopping.
 
Kunle
 
Bisola?
 
Bisola
 
Kunle… I know what I saw. Please, let’s get out of here.
 
(Justina emerge from a dark part of the lot)
 
Justina
 
Daddy!
 
Bisola
 
(To the boys)
 
Get into the car now!
 
(Fifteen men in mufti appear from the darkness with guns and surround the car)
 
Officer 1
 
Kunle Ladipo step down from the vehicle! Slowly!
 
Bisola
 
(scre-ms)
 
Jesus!
 
(Bisola is handcuffed as Kunle steps down from the car. Thelma and Shomama appear from the darkness. They watch as Kunle is handcuffed. A crowd had gathered. Thelma approaches Kunle)
 
Thelma
 
Why did you do it? Why?
 
Kunle
 
You left me and lived like I didn’t exist.
 
Thelma
 
I don’t remember it that way. You left me to be with another woman. You thought I was going to crumble and come back to you, begging.
 
Kunle
 
I am sorry.
 
Thelma
 
You are a beast! You almost ruined my life and your daughter’s. You will rot in hell!
 
SCENE 13
 
IVORY BOUTIQUE
 
(Thelma walks in with Justina. Joyce hugs them at the entrance)
 
Joyce
 
 
Merry Christmas dears.
 
Thelma and Justina
 
Merry Christmas
 
Thelma
 
(Smiles)
 
You know why we are here!
 
Joyce
 
(Sighs)
 
Of course I do!
 
Thelma
 
Is there a problem?
 
Joyce
 
The dress has been sold.
 
Thelma
 
What!
 
Joyce
 
I told you na. That dress is hotcake.
 
Thelma
 
No! Can you get in touch with the person? I don’t know maybe we can work something out.
 
Joyce
 
(Shakes her head)
 
Not at all. I’m so sorry. You can pick something else from the rack. I’m sure Justina won’t mind. Excuse me… let me attend to other customers while you make your choice.
 
Justina
 
Mum!
 
Thelma
 
Princess? I’m sorry.
 
Justina
 
You don’t need to be. I really wanted that dress but I can get something else. I am just glad we worked as a team to cage our monsters. Femi, Ebube and Kunle will spend Christmas in prison. It’s enough consolation for me.
 
Thelma
 
You have a dark and twisted mind! (Smiles)
 
Justina
 
Oh! I’m pained (clutches her chest)
 
Thelma
 
Drama queen!
 
(They burst into laughter as Joyce approach them)
 
Joyce
 
Have you made a decision?
 
Justina
 
Oh! Yes!
 
Joyce
 
Perfect! So which dress are you picking?
 
Justina
 
Not today… we are just going to settle for some ice cream at the creamery down the road. Right mum?
 
Thelma
 
Sure darling! Joyce, thanks for the troubles.
 
Joyce
 
Whatever! (Walks away)
 
SCENE 14
 
CHRISTMAS DAY
 
SHOMAMA’S HOUSE
 
(Shomama, Thelma and Justina are under the Christmas tree unwrapping gifts)
 
Shomama
 
(Hugs a knitted sweater)
 
Oh! Thanks Princess for this work of love.
 
Justina
 
I spent my spare time in boarding school carefully knitting with love.
 
(Thelma gives Shomama a box)
 
Shomama
 
(Unwraps it to find a gold necklace)
 
Thelma! This must have cost a fortune.
 
Thelma
 
Remember? Frivolous spending? I got it in Dubai.
 
Shomama
 
Oh dear! What did I do to deserve this?
 
Thelma and Justina
 
Drama!
 
(Laugh)
 
Shomama
 
(Laughs and gives Justina a box)
 
Your turn. Unwrap.
 
Justina
 
Yes! (Unwraps the box and reveals a dress)
 
Thelma
 
(Shouts)
 
The dress from Ivory boutique! Shomama!
 
Justina
 
Grandma… you… You…
 
Shomama
 
Yes. Your mum was really killing herself because she couldn’t afford it. You two were too engrossed in the case and I decided to save the day.
 
Justina
 
(hugs shomama)
 
I love you Grandma.
 
Shomama
 
I love you too, Princess.
 
(A knock on the door)
 
Thelma
 
(jumps to her feet)
 
I will get it…. And thanks mum.
 
Shomama
 
Go and open door jare!
 
(Thelma goes to open the door. It’s a delivery man. She signs the acceptance form, collects the box and closes the door)
 
Thelma
 
It’s for you Shomama
 
Shomama
 
Me? From who? Open it.
 
Thelma
 
(Opens the box, reveals a diamond bracelet, sees a note and reads)
 
Ololufe mi, it’s been a while. You never left my heart. I miss you. From Bam.
 
Justina
 
Ha! Shomama!
 
Shomama
 
Who asked you to read the note?
 
Thelma
 
(laughs)
 
Yeeeaaah! Grandma is hooked o! Who is Bam?
 
Shomama
 
Be asking question that sango cannot answer. Mind your business!
 
(They laugh hærd)
 
THE END
Merry Christmas to all our fans.
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